The watermelon grows as a plant from seeds every year and dies with all parts of the plant after the harvest. Due to their shelf life, the fruits can be easily stored and transported for some time.
When is watermelon season in Europe?
The season for watermelons from European growing regions such as Hungary, Spain and Turkey is between May and September. During these months they can be enjoyed fresh and inexpensively and used in various recipes.
Watermelons are now grown all over the world
The watermelon, which comes from South Africa and was cultivated in ancient Egypt, has now established itself as a profitable crop in almost all countries worldwide. The main growing areas for watermelons are primarily in the following countries:
- USA
- Türkiye
- China
- Brazil
- Iran
- Spain
Due to the high transport weight, watermelons from other continents are usually only sold in this country in the winter months as they incur high transport costs.
Enjoy watermelons from Europe in spring and summer
Watermelons can be enjoyed particularly fresh and cheaply in the months from May to September, as this is when they ripen in the European growing areas. In this country, the seasonal fruits offered mainly come from Hungary, Spain and Turkey. In addition to being eaten fresh, they are also suitable for preparing snacks with ham or mixing refreshing smoothies.
Tips & Tricks
When growing watermelons in your own garden, it is necessary to grow the plants early on the windowsill or plant them in the greenhouse so that the fruits can actually ripen by autumn in this northern location.
